In July, Asia Consulting organized the annual Frans Seda Foundation Seminar. The seminar consisted of a six-day program filled with inspiring sessions, constructive dialogues and social activities. Aim of the seminar was to enhance the dialogue between Indonesian and Dutch participants, building bridges between the two countries in academia and the public and private sector. Twenty mid-career professionals from Indonesia and the Netherlands, were invited to join the seminar in Indonesia. In Jakarta & Yogyakarta, the participants were treated to a well-organized program from Sunday till Saturday, consisting of multiple sessions per day to ensure an active and entertaining six days. The sessions ranged from inspiring lectures and company visits to hands-on cases to be solved in small groups. The input for the cases came from the participants themselves and involved, Creative Economy, Political Populism, Digital Citizenship, Talent Development and Shaping Personal Identity.